An Automation Technician is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Waterford based pharmaceutical client. This is a 12-month contractor position. If you have experience with Siemens PLC then this is the position for you THE ROLE: Day to day support for any automation issues in process & packaging areas Completion of Weekly PM completion on equipment as required. Troubleshoot and resolve equipment faults to minimize downtime Complete equipment and system backups where required Assist with quality event investigations for Automation related issues as required. Liaise with vendors to support systems Upkeep of Automation documentation Diagnosis of PLC Programming faults Project support as required REQUIREMENTS: Level 6 or higher qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering 3 Year+ in Automation Technician role in a medical device industry. Working knowledge of Siemens, Schneider PLCs Please call Louise Mulligan today for further information on or email: CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent. Skills: Automation Technician Siemens PLC Maintenance Technician